Sabathia getting hurt by home runs

Jun. 13, 2013

Written by

Chad Jennings
| Staff Writer

First-pitch curveball, just trying to surprise a second-year player who'd hit just two home runs all season. CC Sabathia threw the pitch then turned to watch the ball disappear over the outfield wall.

The three-run home run by Oakland catcher Derek Norris was a game-changer on Tuesday, but it was shockingly par for the course this season. Sabathia, who has rarely allowed home runs in his career, has coughed up 14 homers this season.

Tuesday's two-homer game left him with the most home runs on the Yankees staff and the third-most home runs in the American League. ...